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Need some letter recognition ideas? Whether you are teaching a lower-level grade, homeschooling, or raising a little one at home, letter recognition is the first step in learning how to read. Remember to keep the learning fun! Fostering the love of reading is more important than any drill in ensuring your student’s long term reading … Read more…

Here is an effective strategy that I find helps in keeping students engaged and actively thinking. Isn’t that what we all want? Picture this: Your class is fully involved in your lesson when you ask a question. Students wait anxiously. Some are thinking, “I hope she calls on me!” while others suddenly find religion … Read more…

When I first left the classroom 18 months ago I didn’t think I would miss teaching – wow was I wrong. Don’t be mistaken, I love staying home with my three girls and spending extra time with my wonderful husband; but truth is, I really miss the classroom. So after 18 months of reflection, I … Read more…

You need to talk to me NOW? It never fails…you broke a sweat getting your 18 kindergartners to the carpet and you have 36 eyes trained on you (this is magical in itself because it only took two songs this time). You’re hovering over the eager children ready to burst into a miraculous lesson that is going … Read more…

Welcome to Your Teacher’s Lounge… Your Teacher’s Lounge is a blog dedicated to the teacher…the whole teacher! It’s the virtual safe haven where all teachers can swap ideas, receive tips, collaborate with each other, be inspired, and maybe even vent. We all love our jobs but sometimes we might need to find the humor in … Read more…